My husband and I stayed at Le Sirene for 6 nights in early Sept '10. We were looking for R & R on the AC and got it. Le Sirene was budget-friendly at 100EUR per night for the most amazing view ever, a very clean room, very gracious hosts and a great little town, within easy distance of the livelier Positano. If you are looking for luxury this is not the place but if you are looking for quiet, clean, and comfortable this fits the bill. The bathroom was a little tight, the bed not the most comfortable (but we slept fine and it was very quiet there) and there was no safe in our room (but we didn't have a problem) so really, if you are looking for a very reasonable price then this is the place to stay. Yummy lite breakfast and really nice cappuccino on the patio overlooking the sea. Le Sirene is on the "west" side of Praiano, facing Positano, within 5 minute walk of good restaurants (La Brace, La Strada, Il Pino) and One Fire Beach for lounging in the sun, swimming and lunching/cocktailing. The "beach" (no sand, more a giant concrete pool deck, but oh, what a pool!...the gorgeous blue Med) is a good 15 min walk down (including 200+ steps) and longer back up but very worth it! ("Piccolito" and Carlo and co will look after you, you'll feel like you're at a posh resort!) We had a great vacation at Le Sirene. No pool, but who goes to the AC to sit by a pool? Walk down to the "beach" or take the bus to Marina la Praia for an easier walk down the hill (no steps) and a really good restaurant at Il Pirata with lounge chairs for rent next door and swimming in the sea. Use "Gennaro" for taxi service (from Naples train station or anywhere else you want to go, speak with Giancarlo to book with Gennaro) and go to Le Sirene for a restful vacation. You will have a great time.

What an amazing place; the view was like waking up in paradise. We booked through email, and everything, including the taxi that was arranged for us (Naples airport to hotel), went smoothly. In fact, we adored our taxi driver; he was charming, and a very good driver! Maria and Giancarmine were wonderful hosts, and it felt much like being guests in their home. Delightful breakfasts with croissants, butter, jam, yogurt, salamis, cheese, and fresh fruit. And the best part, cappuccinos. The rooms were simple and clean, no TV or refrigerator, and that was fine by us, because the terrace was like stepping into heaven, I honestly have never seen anything quite so beautiful. If I had to find one fault, it would be that the beds were rather firm, but considering the value, charm, and absolute jaw dropping beauty of the place, I can't really complain. We loved Praiano, it was so simple to jump on the bus and visit the nearby towns. In fact we loved the village feel of it, and could not imagine staying elsewhere. We loved it.

Clean, quiet, comfortable, reasonably priced and, oh, yes, perched above the Mediterranean on the Amalfi Coast, with a balcony overlooking it in every room. Unparalleled view from the balconies, or, if you want, the fully stocked bar downstairs that doubles for the breakfast room in the morning. The rooms aren't fancy, but who cares? Quiet, comfortable, friendly, with a perfect host in quiet, easy Giancarmine. The only caveat is that there are about 100 steps up to the street. Even so, worth it. Praiano is the perfect compromise between over-touristed Amalfi and over-expensive Positano with an easy bus ride to either. La Sirene the perfect place in Praiano to stay.

Stayed for 11 nights and was a perfect base to see the rest of the Amalfi coast. Maria and Giancarmine were very welcoming and helped us book some tours. Lovely rooms and amazing views. Towels changed and room cleaned every day. Little "extras" like tomatoes with olive oil and Basil. Lovely. Would certainly go back but maybe not in August. The heat and the steps combined were a little difficult. Certainly enjoyed our time there x